Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (Disc Brakes)

Make

Vauxhall

Model

Astra J

Section

Disc Brakes › Repair Instructions › Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement

BrakesRear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement

Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement Special Tools EN-45059   Angle Meter For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools . Removal Procedure Warning:  Refer to Brake Dust Warning . 1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . 2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .            Caution: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak. Note:  Remove and discard the brake caliper pin bolts. 3. Remove the brake caliper from the brake caliper bracket (3) and support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent. Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement . 4. Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper bracket (3). 5. Remove the brake pad retainers from the brake caliper bracket.            6. Remove and DISCARD the brake caliper bracket bolts (1). 7. Remove the rear brake caliper bracket. 8. Inspect the brake mounting and hardware. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Hardware Replacement . 9. Inspect the brake caliper bracket. 10. Replace the brake caliper bracket if cracked or damaged. Installation Procedure            1. Install the brake caliper bracket. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution . Caution: This is a self-retaining fastener joint that does not require thread locking compounds. Do not attempt to clean the threads with a standard tap. If a standard tap is used, damage to the joint threads will occur. 2. Install the NEW brake caliper mounting bracket bolts (1) and tighten a first pass to 100 N·m (74 lb ft) . Warning:  Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning . 3. Tighten the NEW brake calliper mounting bracket bolts (1) a final pass to an additional 60 - 75 degrees , using the EN-45059   meter .            4. Install the brake pad retainers (2) to the brake caliper bracket (3). 5. Install the brake pads (1) to the brake caliper bracket. 6. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement . 7. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . 8. Lower the vehicle. 9. Pump the brake pedal 2-3 times in order to seat the rear disc brake pads to the rotor.

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